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Start up, shut down, and adjust plant operations according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
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Monitor temperature, pressure, flow rates, and residence times to maintain optimal process conditions
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Identify and respond to process deviations, alarms, and equipment malfunctions
Safety & Compliance
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Follow all site health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures and permit-to-work systems
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Conduct routine safety checks and report hazards, incidents, or near misses
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Ensure compliance with environmental regulations relating to emissions, waste handling, and by-products
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Participate in safety drills, toolbox talks, and risk assessments
Quality & Performance
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Ensure product quality meets required specifications through process control and sampling
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Collect and record operational data, samples, and test results accurately
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Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, efficiency, and reliability
Maintenance & Housekeeping
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Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and basic maintenance tasks
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Assist maintenance teams during planned shutdowns and breakdowns
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Maintain good housekeeping standards within the plant area
Documentation & Communication
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Complete shift logs, checklists, and production reports
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Communicate effectively with incoming/outgoing shifts and supervisors
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Support training of new operators as required
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
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Technical qualification or apprenticeship in process operations, engineering, or a related field
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Experience operating industrial thermal, chemical, or continuous process plant
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Understanding of process control systems (SCADA/DCS preferred)
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Strong awareness of industrial safety practices
Desirable
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Experience with pyrolysis, gasification, thermal treatment, or chemical processing plants
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Forklift, confined space, or permit-to-work certifications
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Experience handling biomass, waste-derived, or hydrocarbon feedstocks
Skills & Competencies
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Strong mechanical and process understanding
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Ability to interpret process data and respond to abnormal conditions
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Attention to detail and commitment to safety
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Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
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Effective communication and teamwork
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Willingness to work shifts, nights, and weekends as required
Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year